Is Vilnius Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Vilnius

Safety rating

Safe
4.4 /5

Women living in Vilnius consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Crime rating

Low
1.7 /5

Women living in Vilnius consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

Violence rating

1.4%

On average 1.4% percentage of women in Lithuania have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.

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Crime & Safety Statistics

Based on 40 experiences

Safety rating:

4.4/5Safe

Safety walking alone after dark:

4.1/5Safe

Safety using public transport:

4.5/5Very Safe

Crime rate:

1.7/5Low

Worries of being sexually harassed:

1.3/5Not at all worried

Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being physically attacked:

1.2/5Not at all worried

Worries of home broken and things stolen:

1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being mugged or robbed:

1.1/5Not at all worried

Worries of being kidnapped or murdered:

1/5Not at all worried

How safe is Vilnius?

Violeta

Violeta

From my experience Vilnius is safe! I had late night walks and I did not receive any cat-calling or harassment. I mean like in any cities there is dangerous areas, but overall it's good in Vilnius. The public transport is also safe, just be respectful to elderly people ;)

Posted: February 16, 2025
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Ugnė

Ugnė

Vilnius is safe place to visit for all people, there is no crime that much. You can walk on the night not worrying for anything. But you need to be a little bit careful when you are going to a train station area there is more people who are on drugs so maybe u should stay more in the other areas.

Posted: February 14, 2025
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Kristina

Kristina

Vilnius is a beautiful safe place. I live in the city center and never feel any danger being alone outside at night, sometimes I am just going home from gym at 23:00. The only danger is probably on the weekends when people get drunk and might start talking to you , but that’s very rare.

Posted: February 13, 2025
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Vilnius is one of the safest towns of Europe and one of the calmest places that I have ever lived. Crime rates are really low, when walking late at night I feel safe and comfortable and I don’t have to worry all the time time about my bag and even I’ve seen people are so chill about leaving their stuff and coming back because no one will take them. There are video cameras almost everywhere and Vilnius is very modern and well equipped with technology. People are friendly and helpful and respectful, they are especially helpful to foreigners and travelers. Overall, Lithuania is known for being safe. Also The majority population of Vilnius also is female.

Posted: February 10, 2025
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I would say its quite safe, even at night. There are some specific places that i wouldn’t lets say go - that is near the clubs at night, or bars alone as some people wont be as friendly, and if you’re rude it could possible turn into a find - this goes more for men, as i haven’t heard stories of woman getting into fights. Feel free to text for any advise!

Posted: January 26, 2025
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Vilnius is an extremely safe city. Maybe because it's quite small and everybody knows each other in one way or another, so making immoral stuff would be quite humiliating, cause it wouldn't go unnoticed.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Nini

Nini

Overall Vilnius is safe, i have heard some cases of minor attacks on foreigners but its not very common and stuff like that happens everywhere. So just to be safe, i wouldnt advise anyone to go outside after midnight, also alcoholism is a problem in Lithuania (its eastern european disease haha) so just be careful and aware of your surroundings if you go to a bar. I did witness a bar fight once but again, that happens everywhere😂🤌 I've been harassed and scared to death in countries like Finland and Germany, so as a woman, i think we should be extremely careful everywhere we go. Based on my previous experiences in both western and eastern european countries,I would rate Vilnius as a safe city🇱🇹💖

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Vilnius feels very safe for a female traveler. The city center is well-lit, and people are around even late at night. Public transport is reliable, and I’ve felt comfortable exploring. Of course, basic precautions are always a good idea.

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Even though the people might not seem friendly at first, they usually have no bad intentions towards you. The most uncomfortableness I’ve felt was, when a drunk man tried talking to me but the amazing thing is that other people were not ignorant about this situation.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Vilnius is really safe place, there is not much crime around. Only some places are a little bit more unsafe, but not too much and only at dark time. City center and most of the surroundings are very safe :)

Posted: January 2, 2025
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Is Vilnius worth visiting?

Travel rating

4.3 /5

based on 14 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

Vilnius is extremely safe, quiet city. Transportation is very comfortable and it is easy to get from one point to another. In 2 days, it is possible to complete the city tour. First day: the Church of St. Peter and Paul, Monument of Three Crosses, Gediminas Castle Tower and the second day Old Town and the churches, streets, squares in Old Town can be explored. Pilies Street, the Orthodox Church of Holy Spirit are must-see locations.

Posted: September 2, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Group travel

I traveled to Vilnius with a group of friends and managed to stay there for 6 days. From my experience, I can tell that we overall felt safe during our trip, and were very excited about tourist sightseeings. Vilnius is a vibrant city with interesting spots, restaurants, history, people, and culture.

Posted: August 24, 2024Experienced: August, 2023
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Meet locals in Vilnius

Laura

Laura

About Me

I am Italian and I live in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is my home and one of the greenest capitals in Europe. I like travelling and seeing new countries through the eyes of locals. I am fluent in English and Italian, and I’m studying Arabic!

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Delara

Delara

About Me

Hi there! I’m Delara, a business student, content creator, and traveler based in Vilnius, Lithuania. I love exploring and learning about different cultures, history, heritage, and art of different places…but most importantly I value the connection and shared vision and friendship and experiences I gain and share along the way. If this is you too, don’t hesitate to text me! Let’s chat & let’s be friends :)

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Safety in Lithuania

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilnius safe?

Women living in Vilnius consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Is Vilnius safe to walk alone at night?

Women living in Vilnius consider walking alone at night to be relatively safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.1 out of 5.

Is public transport safe in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider public transport to be very safe, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.

What is the crime rate in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.7 out of 5.

What is the risk of being sexually harassed in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being sexually harassed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.3 out of 5

What is the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being sexually assaulted or raped to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being physically attacked in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being physically attacked to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.2 out of 5

What is the risk of burglary in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of burglary to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5

What is the risk of being mugged or robbed in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being mugged or robbed to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1.1 out of 5

What is the risk of being kidnapped or murdered in Vilnius?

Women living in Vilnius consider the risk of being kidnapped or murdered to be very low, with an overall risk rating of 1 out of 5